2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1972879617
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ASHLEY BARKS

Neurological Surgery Physician in WICHITA, Kansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
181
Medicare Part D claims · 98 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
MIPS score
79.4058/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

ASHLEY BARKS reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.4058/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 181 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

79.4058/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
181
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ASHLEY BARKS's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASHLEY BARKS practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ASHLEY BARKS?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2012

NPI 1972879617

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

181 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

MIPS final score

79.4058/100 3.694199999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Kansas

1. Neurological Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurological Surgery Physician share within Kansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHLEY BARKS's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurological Surgery Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
79.4058/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 79.4058/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%79.4%
MIPS final score (Neurological Surgery Physician) — 79.4058/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ASHLEY BARKS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider at 3223 N WEBB RD STE 1, WICHITA, KS, 67226, with a listed phone of (316) 609-2667. NPI 1972879617 was issued on 03/27/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BARKS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 181 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 98 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.8%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.4058/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 94.8728, Cost 38.189), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3223 N WEBB RD STE 1
WICHITA, KS 67226

Provider Details

NPI 1972879617
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/27/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

79.4058
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
94.8728
Quality
38.189
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ASHLEY BARKS bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ABAY NEUROSCIENCE CENTER LLC
WICHITA, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

181
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
98
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
181
Total Day Supply
2,496
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
101 (55.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ASHLEY BARKS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
46
Gabapentin
36
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
32
Oxycodone Hcl
18
Methocarbamol
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How ASHLEY BARKS fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHLEY BARKS's 181 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Kansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BARKS.

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHLEY BARKS's specialty?
ASHLEY BARKS specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in WICHITA, Kansas.
How much does ASHLEY BARKS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHLEY BARKS wrote 181 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 98 beneficiaries.
What is ASHLEY BARKS's Medicare quality score?
ASHLEY BARKS has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.4058/100 (Quality: 94.8728, Cost: 38.189). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHLEY BARKS located?
ASHLEY BARKS is located at 3223 N WEBB RD STE 1, WICHITA, KS, 67226. Phone: (316) 609-2667.
What is ASHLEY BARKS's NPI number?
ASHLEY BARKS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972879617, issued on 03/27/2012.
Does ASHLEY BARKS prescribe opioids?
Yes, ASHLEY BARKS had 101 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.8%.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHLEY BARKS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHLEY BARKS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHLEY BARKS accept Medicare?
ASHLEY BARKS appears in CMS Medicare data with 181 Part D claims and 98 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHLEY BARKS's credentials?
ASHLEY BARKS's NPI is 1972879617. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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